Demolishing a house

[amit_k77]

Hi

I am residing in a twin row house model. There are two row houses each measuring 30x40 and they are quite old. These row houses were build using load bearing foundation and not pillars foundation.

I would like to demolish my portion of the row house which shares one common wall with the other row house. Post this demolition, I would like to construct my own independent house on the same plot.
Can you suggest me what are the precautions I should be taking before demolishing, what are the precautions I should be taking innterms of the foundation and ensuring that there is no problem to the other house.

Thanks

[Darwin]

is it a load bearing wall which has to be removed , if yes then do not touch that wall , Make sure there wont be much vibrations in wall or slab while demolishing (only till it is connected) , once detached from the other plot its easy but still consult some expert and den continue

[thankulns]

Try to get the help of any structural engineer he would be able to give you best possible way to carry out the demolishion

[amit_k77]

Darwin,
I have to demolish the whole house and it is load bearing. You are right, I should get the common wall disconnected then start the remaining demolition. Any suggestion on the foundation?

[Darwin]

unless and until u wont touch the substructure there wont be any problem